Through the years, people have asked me what they should say as “comebacks” to verbal microaggressions. I usually tell them to respond with something like “What do you mean by that?” as a way of getting the person to reflect on whatever it was they just said. #AcademicChatter
Recently, a friend asked what to tell people as alternatives to microaggressions. I liked this question better bc it takes responsibility away from target (typically of marginalized group) & encourages enactor (typically of privileged group) to reflect on/ change their behavior. 
Hope you find these helpful & that you reflect on things you say or do to others. If you think to yourself “This might be offensive or hurtful”, it probably is, OR you might want to steer clear of it, if you’re not ready for a challenging conversation or acknowledge your biases.
Please feel free to share with your relatives before you potentially see them for potential holiday gatherings this weekend and beyond.
And don’t forget to wear a mask, even if you’re already vaccinated.
#Microaggressions #DifficultDialogues #Allies #Accomplices #SocialJustice
And don’t forget to wear a mask, even if you’re already vaccinated.
#Microaggressions #DifficultDialogues #Allies #Accomplices #SocialJustice
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